Welcome to SoMLA!
The State of Maryland Literacy Association, SoMLA, is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
SoMLA 48: Literacy and Justice for All
Greetings SoMLA Friends,
March 13, 2020
Given the evolving developments that have occurred over the last several days regarding the Coronavirus, SoMLA Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel the SoMLA 48th Annual conference scheduled for April 1st- April 3rd in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
To all our registered attendees and members, we want to thank you for your patience over the last two weeks as we monitored the ever-evolving situation and tried to make the best decision in the interest of our stakeholders. We also appreciate the patience and understanding of our amazing team of presenters, speakers, exhibitors, and partners.
We are extremely disappointed to not be able to provide you with that opportunity this April. Our organization is grounded in service to our members and community. As hard as this decision is to cancel our annual conference, your health and safety and ultimately that of your students, colleagues, and communities is paramount.
We know how important opportunities for professional learning are for you and please be ensured that there will be the best of events to come in the future.
We have a lot of work to do to untangle and cancel all the commitments that go with putting on such a large conference. Much of the planning for this event has been happening for years. We appreciate your patience in advance as we work through some of these issues. We will be refunding your individual registrations in a timely manner. In the meantime, please remember to cancel any travel arrangements you have made, such as hotels and airline reservations.
Sincerely,
Lisa A. Lowe
Chair
State of Maryland Literacy Association
March 13, 2020
Given the evolving developments that have occurred over the last several days regarding the Coronavirus, SoMLA Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel the SoMLA 48th Annual conference scheduled for April 1st- April 3rd in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
To all our registered attendees and members, we want to thank you for your patience over the last two weeks as we monitored the ever-evolving situation and tried to make the best decision in the interest of our stakeholders. We also appreciate the patience and understanding of our amazing team of presenters, speakers, exhibitors, and partners.
We are extremely disappointed to not be able to provide you with that opportunity this April. Our organization is grounded in service to our members and community. As hard as this decision is to cancel our annual conference, your health and safety and ultimately that of your students, colleagues, and communities is paramount.
We know how important opportunities for professional learning are for you and please be ensured that there will be the best of events to come in the future.
We have a lot of work to do to untangle and cancel all the commitments that go with putting on such a large conference. Much of the planning for this event has been happening for years. We appreciate your patience in advance as we work through some of these issues. We will be refunding your individual registrations in a timely manner. In the meantime, please remember to cancel any travel arrangements you have made, such as hotels and airline reservations.
Sincerely,
Lisa A. Lowe
Chair
State of Maryland Literacy Association
Reminder
Just a reminder SoMIRAC has changed their name to SoMLA, State of Maryland Literacy Association. This is to align with ILA International Literacy Association.
Membership is now up and running. www.somla.online Easy online membership for new and returning members.
Membership is now up and running. www.somla.online Easy online membership for new and returning members.
- All logins are first initial and last name. (ex. rgaudiello)
- Password is your choice.
48th Conference Electronic
Registration Now Open!
Some Conference Highlights!
Click HERE
Click HERE
We have now opened electronic registration for our 48th Conference. Follow the link below to go to the electronic version of registration. You will need to log in using your SOMLA username and password.
if you still prefer to mail your registration, the link below will provide a paper copy to submit by mail.
PAPER REGISTRATION
PAPER REGISTRATION
Joseph J. Fox, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winners
SoMLA is proud to announce the winners of our annual Joseph J. Fox, Jr. Scholarships. These students were selected from a pool of candidates who have expressed their desire to become educators in the future. We congratulate these individuals and wish them well as they begin this new adventure.
Marissa George Carroll County Public Schools
Aerianna Rich Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Saxon Brown Harford County Public Schools
Marissa George Carroll County Public Schools
Aerianna Rich Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Saxon Brown Harford County Public Schools
Highlights from our 2019 Conference
Link to International Literacy Association website:
Changes to Website:
If there is something you wish to see on the site, contact: somlanews@gmail.com